As temperatures dip below freezing, it’s time for sewer and drain cleaners in cold-weather climates to take note and ensure a key piece...
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Water-Saving Plumbing Fixtures Have Come a Long Way
With the big Greenbuild International Conference and Expo occurring in Los Angeles last week, I wanted to reflect on how water-saving plumbing...
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What Should You Do When a Trench Gives Way?
Let’s assume your plumbing company has an excellent safety program. You’ve been trained and designated as the competent person on project excavation sites....
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Plumber Product News: Caleffi Hydronic Systems Air Separators
The 551 Series of DISCAL air separators from Caleffi Hydronic Systems are designed to continuously remove air from hydronic heating and cooling...
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Plumber Industry News: Asahi/America Names Business Development Manager
Asahi/America named Jon Alanis business development manager for industrial products in the western region. Based in Arizona, he will promote the company’s...
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Making the Connection With PEX: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Recently, I came across an online article that featured contractors’ experiences with various types of cross-linked polyethylene, or PEX, connection systems —...
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Senate Passes Bill Calling for WaterSense Authorization
The U.S. Senate passed the $9.4 billion Water Resources Development Act (S.2848) by a 95-3 vote, calling for the authorization of the Environmental...
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Coffee with Caleffi: Hydronic Piping Systems – Proven Designs (Part 1)
John Siegenthaler, mechanical engineer with Caleffi Hydronic Solutions, leads an online webinar “Part 1: Hydronic Piping Systems – Proven Designs,” from noon...
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Plumber Product News: StoneAge Small Pipe Cleaning Nozzle
The Beetle BT25 small pipe cleaning nozzle from StoneAge pairs with a Navigator, ProDrive or Boiler Tube Cleaner for clearing process piping,...
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Calm Response Saves the Day for 30-Floor Hotel
The 2 a.m. call came in from the manager of a large hotel, who reported sewage from a broken 6-inch main had...
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Plumber Industry News: American Standard 3D Faucets Win Design Award
The DXV collection of 3D-printed residential faucets by American Standard was a Silver award recipient at the 36th annual International Design Excellence...
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Get the Most From Your Jetter Hose
How long will a typical jetter hose last? Answering that is like trying to estimate the length of a string.“A hose is...
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3-Day Music Festival Puts Plumbing to the Test
Keeping the water flowing and toilets flushing can be a challenge during the three days of WE Fest in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota....
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Consider Dual-Flush, High-Efficiency Toilet Options
When recommending a toilet choice, plumbers should look into dual-flush toilets along with single-flush toilet systems to help best fit customer needs.As...



















